Project Manager – Asset Management

Overview

In this role you will drive a programme of platform improvements to support Mercer’s Direct Investment Unit onboarding and growth. You will partner with Investments, Operations, Engineering and third-party partners to deliver a clear, milestone-driven implementation plan that reduces risk and scales the platform. You will manage testing, documentation and stakeholder engagement to ensure timely production-ready releases. This hybrid London role offers meaningful work shaping asset-onboarding and change initiatives within a global real estate context.

Pay / Benefits

• hybrid work model
• professional development opportunities
• inclusive culture
• collaborative environment
• career growth opportunities
• well-being benefits

Responsibilities

• Define tasks and milestones for platform improvements and ensure successful execution
• Direct Business Analysts to document requirements aligned with stakeholder expectations in Investments and Operations
• Engage specialist stakeholders (Operational Risk, Data, Architecture, etc.) at appropriate stages
• Oversee testing and documentation of improvements before production rollout
• Escalate issues and risks with recommendations for mitigation
• Analyze impact of new requests on existing work and prioritise accordingly
• Contribute to ongoing development and enhancement of the Change Management function within the DIU

Key requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in asset management-based project management
• Proven track record delivering change/transformation projects using Agile, Scrum, or Kanban
• Proficiency in Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Teams, and Jira/Confluence
• Competence in project planning software
• Strong planning, organisational, and communication skills to influence senior stakeholders
• Ability to self-manage in a dynamic environment

• Proactive and self-motivated approach
• Attention to detail and quality delivery
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Jira/Confluence
• Outlook
• PowerPoint

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